ILLINOIS — A powerful and complex storm system is expected to sweep across the Midwest from Sunday into Monday, bringing multiple dangerous weather hazards across the region. Forecast data shows a sharp divide in impacts, with blizzard conditions and heavy snow north of the storm track, while strong to severe thunderstorms develop to the south ahead of a fast-moving cold front.
Meteorologists warn that this system will feature rapid weather changes, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions across several states in a short period of time.
Blizzard Conditions Expected Across Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
North of the storm’s low-pressure center, conditions will deteriorate rapidly as rain and wintry mix transition to heavy snow. Forecast guidance indicates a wide swath of accumulating snow, with wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph producing blowing and drifting snow.
Blizzard conditions are considered likely across parts of Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where visibility may drop to near zero at times. Even areas receiving lower snowfall totals could experience life-threatening travel conditions due to the extreme winds…